Explore multiple fields of engineering, such as biomedical engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering, and environmental engineering in this introductory course. Presenting in teams, students learn design principles and consider obstacles and ethical issues. By the end of the course, students will have a clearer understanding of the field of engineering and which directions they might like to pursue for future study or potential careers. Students interested in exploring the field of engineering and the engineering design process will benefit from taking this course.
Session One
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Grade(s)
8-10
at the time of application
Scheduled Class Time*
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session One
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session Two
*The course will meet for two hours daily (Monday–Friday) for a live online class during this window of time. The third hour is used for online office hours. Students will be admitted to and attend just one course section and time. The exact course time and office hour schedule will be set closer to the start of the program. In addition to the live meeting times, students complete out-of-class learning assignments such as assigned readings, group work, pre-recorded online lectures, and more.